A Strawberry Orange Smoothie is perfect for breakfast or as a nice refreshing mid-day snack. This smoothie is high in vitamin C (100% of your daily dose in one glass), so is perfect during cold and flu season to boost your immune system.

Strawberry Orange Smoothie – Non-Dairy

Combine ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Makes 1 serving.

You can also add some soy yogurt almond or rice milk or a banana for a creamier smoothie.

Garnish with …

fresh mint leaf;

strawberries; or

round of orange

Variations of the Strawberry Orange Smoothie

Substitute honey-flavored Greek yogurt and use less sweetener.

substitute different flavored juice — I like an orange and mango combination.

Add 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh mint for a zippier taste.

For a dessert smoothie, try using some strawberry sorbet.

Nutrition in a Strawberry Orange Smoothie

Strawberries and oranges are very good source of dietary fiber and Vitamin C. With the combo in the strawberry orange smoothie, you’re also getting a good dose of manganese, thiamin, folate and potassium — which are vitamins and minerals needed by the body for good nutrition.

But be aware that both strawberries and oranges are high in natural sugars.